Local 4-H volunteers complete annual training

FAIRFIELD - On November 11, Iowa State University Extension's 4-H volunteers from Jefferson County participated in a training titled '4-H Prepares Youth for the Future” where they explored how they play a role in preparing local youth for future careers. Volunteers developed opportunities for youth to refine skills that will prepare them for the future and identified ways to help youth explore, learn, practice, and experience possible careers. In addition, leaders learned skills and gained resources that be used to foster independence in youth.

This training is part of ISU Extension and Outreach's 4-H Youth Development annual training for volunteers.

4-H volunteers, as caring adults, are an important element of ISU Extension and Outreach's youth-serving organization. Effective volunteers provide the experiences and positive relationships that enable 4-H youth to become productive citizens, outstanding communicators, effective leaders, and successful learners now and in the future.